What does afectar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word afectar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use afectar in Spanish.

The word afectar in Spanish means concern, affect, alter, change, be moved, be affected, affect, upset, sadden, affect. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word afectar

concern

verbo transitivo (atañer, corresponder)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El calentamiento global es un problema que afecta a toda la humanidad.
Global warming is an issue that concerns the whole world.

affect, alter, change

verbo transitivo (alterar, modificar, cambiar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Lo que me dices no va a afectar mi decisión.
What you're telling me won't affect (or: change) my decision.

be moved, be affected

verbo pronominal (impresionarse, conmoverse)

Es difícil no afectarse con las malas noticias que pasan en los noticieros.
It's difficult not to be moved by the distressing news on television.

affect

verbo transitivo (dañar, perjudicar) (negative)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Fumar afecta la salud.
Smoking affects your health.

upset, sadden, affect

verbo transitivo (afligir, entristecer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Le afectó mucho la muerte de su perro; era su mejor amigo.
His dog's death (deeply) affected him; they were the best of friends.

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